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Tue, 22 Oct 2024 20:58:04 GMT

ryusae // domestic fluff ft. sick sae

Sae wakes up in the middle of the night with an aching in his lungs. He's sweaty and uncomfortable yet too tired to care. The darkness makes the pressure in his chest increase and he lets out a pathetic, whimpering cough.

He winces in pain, trying to helplessly adjust the position he's lying in— it's in vain, however. Sae swallows dryly and immediately after, the soreness of his throat makes him blink away the forming tears.

Fuck, how did he manage to get sick? He never got sick, not even when he was a reckless child who loved playing in the snow with merely a sweater on.

Sae shifts in his place, careful not to wake his yet-sleeping boyfriend next to him. The bed creaks way too loud and Sae winces— he's getting a headache now, too, and fuck, he wants to trash around and curse the existence of the entire universe.

His eyes are burning and his head throbs again. Sae grits his teeth and makes his way slowly out of the bed. He's not a fan of taking medicine but he really needs some now. Ryusei and him have a date tomorrow and Sae is not willing to miss out on it because of a stupid cold.

The moment he stands up though, his legs almost give out. The muscles twitch over and over and a dull pressure spreads through his lower body half. Sae hisses as quietly as possible when his head starts spinning again.

But he should've known. Should've known that his boyfriend would wake up regardless because Ryusei is such a light sleeper. (And doesn't have a so-called "sae sense".)

"Baby?" Ryusei grumbles with a very hoarse voice. "Where are you going?"

Sae could lie. He could say that he's just thirsty and will be right back. He could tell his boyfriend to go back to sleep and not worry about him. However, Ryusei would get angry with him again once he finds out about the lies.

His boyfriend told him at the beginning of their relationship that he wants Sae to trust him, that he wants to know when something is bothering him or when something isn't right.

"Sae?" Ryusei asks once more and Sae hears him shuffling around in the bed. He probably sat up and is currently rubbing his eyes— Sae would smile if his whole body wasn’t killing him right now.

"I," he starts and swallows a cough. "I feel awful, Ryu," Sae slurs out because his neck and back are starting to hurt again. An unpleasant warmth shoots through his entire body in waves and Sae has to try really hard not to collapse right here and there.

"What's the matter?" his boyfriend gets out of the bed and walks over to him. When he stands right in front of him, Sae blinks up at him with a hazy vision. Then, he feels Ryusei's hand on his forehead and his stomach turns.

"Oh no, Sae, baby. You're burning up," Ryusei tells him and guides him to sit back on the bed. "What do you need? Painkillers? A cup of hot tea? Oh! I'll draw you a hot bath, honeybun,"

And off he is. Sae stares at the ground and sniffles. The clock on his nightstand reads three something am and Sae feels like crying again. (He loathes being sick ; it always makes him feel so vulnerable.)

He hears the sounds of water running coming from their bathroom and immediately, Sae feels bad for waking up his boyfriend. Ryusei is always so quick to act, so quick in wanting to give Sae the best comfort even if this means sacrificing his own, treasured sleep.

"Here, drink an take this," Ryusei suddenly stands in front of him again— Sae hasn't even heard him coming. He takes the medicine and glass of water his boyfriend is handing him with trembling hands. He winces in pain when his throat acts up again. "Does your throat hurt, too?"

"Everything hurts," Sae whispers and then feels Ryusei place his hand on his thigh, drawing small circles with his thumb. "I hate this," he croaks out in frustration and shivers again. He's sweating so much again that he feels cold at the slightest movements despite apparently burning up.

"I know," Ryusei soothes and places a loving kiss on Sae's forehead. His heart swells at the gesture. "Come on, now," his boyfriend helps him stand up again and before Sae knows it, he's scooped up as if he weighs nothing.

"A nice, hot bath will help the muscles relax," Ryusei says and Sae can feel him grinning against his neck. His eyes drop shut but he's too exhausted to fall asleep— though it helps take the pressure off of his eyes again.

Once they arrive in the bathroom, Ryusei helps him undress and instantly throws the soaked pajama into the laundry. He helps Sae step into the bathtub, too. Ryusei holds his hand the entire time and doesn't let go even when Sae lies in the water, motionless.

"Can I have a cold rug for my forehead?" Sae asks and the question isn't even out before Ryusei jumps up and brings him one. The cold against his head is a nice contrast to his body soaking in the hot water.

"Better?" Ryusei asked after some time. Sae opens his eyes and the bright light of the bathroom blinds him. His vision is still blurry but he looks intensely at his boyfriend.

"A bit, yeah," he sighs and tries to smile. "Only because of you,"

"Aww," Ryusei coos and kisses his wet cheek. "It's nothing, munchkin," he says. "I always wanted to take care of you properly," Ryusei grins at him and Sae finds the energy to roll his eyes.

"Oh, so you wished this upon me?" he asks and Ryusei scoffs dramatically. "I see how it is,"

"Sae-chan, what are you saying?" he whines. "You're so soft right now but you're still so mean,"

"What does that even mean?" Sae chuckles slightly. He closes his eyes again but keeps a small smile plastered on his face. His whole body still aches and he definitely needs to take some painkillers after this bath but for now, he wants to stay here for a little while longer.

With Ryusei by his side who fills the silence with his (for once) quiet voice. The love Sae currently feels for his boyfriend is almost overwhelming and he definitely needs to repay Ryusei once he's feeling better again.

"Sorry that we can't go on a date tomorrow...or today,"

"Don't worry about it, sweet pea!" Ryusei reassures him. "The most important thing now is for you to get better," he says. "And all I want is to spend time with my beloved,"

Sae wants to say he feels the same. Wants to tell his boyfriend that he secretly doesn't mind watching sappy romance movies or j-dramas. Anything is bearable with Ryusei by his side, Sae is sure of it.

He wants to do so much with his boyfriend in the future but he's too tired and sick now. That's why he just squeezes his boyfriend's hands to appreciate him being there. To tell Ryusei how much he cherishes him.

Ryusei squeezes his hand back but never stops his talking.

// fin

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 20:57:58 GMT